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ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is marking its 50th anniversary, following its establishment in 1976. Since its foundation, ADIA has evolved from as a small team investing primarily in equities and bonds, into a globally diversified investment institution. Throughout, it has sought to balance continuous evolution with rigorous discipline in pursuit of its mission – to secure the long-term prosperity of Abu Dhabi. This clarity of purpose can be traced back to the remarkable vision of its founding leaders, who empowered ADIA with long-term objectives driven solely by economic considerations. H.H. Sheikh…

Ramy Said Abdulghani, Head of Automotive at Teyseer Motors W.L.L., and Ravi Pincha, CEO of IntelliSoft, formalise the agreement during the signing ceremony in Doha, marking the start of Teyseer Motors’ digital transformation journey. Qatar’s leading automotive dealer partners with IntelliSoft and Indus Novateur to unify operations on a future-ready digital core built on SAP S/4HANA.Doha, Qatar – Teyseer Motors WLL, a growing automotive distributor and service provider in Qatar, has announced the adoption of autoX on SAP Cloud ERP Private to support its next phase of expansion and digital transformation. The implementation will be delivered by IntelliSoft in collaboration with Indus Novateur.  Teyseer Motors represents leading global…

JEDDAH — Former Okaz Organization for press and publications General Manager Dr. Walid Jameel Qattan passed away on Friday at the age of 71 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in Saudi Arabia’s media and administrative sectors. Dr. Qattan was regarded as one of the key figures who played a major role in shaping and modernizing institutional work within Okaz Organization, particularly in the areas of administration, marketing, revenue development and financial sustainability during a transformative period for Saudi media institutions. Born in Jeddah in 1955, Qattan completed his early education in the city before earning a…

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the implementation of a geographic coding project for columns inside the Grand Mosque aimed at improving navigation and helping worshippers and visitors move more easily within the mosque. The authority said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the spatial guidance system inside the Grand Mosque and improve the overall experience for pilgrims and Umrah performers. The project included the installation of geographic coding signs on columns across the ground floor of the mosque to support more accurate and efficient space…

While many children spend their evenings playing games or watching videos, 11-year-old Adithya Manoj Das spends nearly two hours every day training his memory through spelling drills, puzzles and word challenges—a routine that recently helped him earn a Guinness World Record. The Grade 6 student at Woodlem Park School in Ajman made the achievment after arranging 10 randomly ordered titles of books into correct alphabetical order in just 10.40 seconds during an attempt held in Sharjah on January 20, 2026. Based in Sharjah, Adithya, who is Indian, said he first realised he had a special talent at a very young…

Following the news around hantavirus and discussions on social media, doctors in the UAE are reassuring residents that the virus is not easily spread between people and behaves very differently from Covid-19. UAE authorities, including the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), have also said the country is fully prepared to deal with potential health threats while continuing to monitor the situation closely. Healthcare experts told Khaleej Times that while hantavirus infections can be serious, the virus remains rare and is mainly linked to contact with infected rodents and contaminated environments…

DUBAI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that there will be no increase in school fees for private schools in the emirate for the 2026-27 academic year. This forms part of the Dubai leadership’s commitment to supporting families and responding to their needs. The decision follows H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s approval of the second economic incentives package in Dubai, valued at…

Cisco recently announced the release of Splunk’s latest research, The Hidden Costs of Downtime, revealing the aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600 billion annually – a 50% increase in just two years. In partnership with Oxford Economics, the Splunk study shows that the financial toll of an outage is immediate, severe, and potentially long-lasting. Downtime has become a systemic business crisis that threatens revenue, brand equity and shareholder value, costing an organisation $95 million in lost revenue annually. This is nearly twice the level seen in 2024. “Downtime is inevitable; prolonged disruption is…

MAKKAH — Saudi Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reviewed on Thursday the operational readiness of Hajj security forces to implement approved security and organizational plans for the 1447H Hajj season. The inspection took place during the annual ceremony organized by participating Hajj security forces in Makkah. Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Bassami said in a speech during the event that the Saudi leadership has mobilized all capabilities and resources to serve pilgrims, making the Kingdom a global model in crowd management and large-scale…

Al Ain City Municipality, through its Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services Department, announced an expanded operational plan. The plan includes additional butchers and veterinary staff to reduce waiting times and ensure a smoother experience for the public during the peak season. Locations and operating hours The 11 slaughterhouses are spread across the city to provide convenient options for residents. They are: Al Ahali, Al Tijari, Al Amera, Al Salamat, Masakin, Al Hayer, Al Faqaa, Suwaihan, Mafraq, Al Waqn, and Al Quaa. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Facilities are divided into two groups…